charles hawkins
**** ***** ***** ( Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
C-678-***-**** H-770-***-**** ( **********@*****.***
Career-focused professional with over 14 years experience in Manufacturing,
Production, Operations, Supervision and Quality environments in the Food
and Consumer Goods environments. Demonstrated ability to lead, train,
manage and motivate employees, and a clear focus on achieving
organizational goals and objectives.
Core Competencies:
Quality and Sanitation Loss Prevention FDA, EPA, OSHA
Lean Manufacturing Operations/Production Leadership/Team
Inventory Control Management Building
Problem Project Management
Identification/Resolution
Professional Experience
SecurAmerica - Atlanta, GA August 2012-Present
Privately held American owned contract security services company. Expertise
in contract security services includes Class A office buildings, corporate
campuses, high tech facilities, hospitals, educational institutions, and
upscale residential communities.
Security Officer
. Daily responsibilities include patrolling entire Colony Square
complex which encompasses high rise condominiums, Class A office
buildings, food court and parking decks.
. Provide and deliver excellent customer service for concierge, access
control, guest relations and special event coverage.
. Safety coordinator for the Fire and Life Safety programs.
KRAFT FOODS - Atlanta, GA, January 2012-August 2012 (Contractor)
One of the largest North American grocery manufacturing and processing
conglomerates with core businesses in beverage, cheese, confectionery,
convenience foods, dairy foods and snack foods.
Assistant Quality/Sanitation Specialist
. Responsible for maintaining Quality and Sanitation within the bakery
including cleaning and internal auditing for present and future
inspections.
. Perform and refine existing testing as well as refine current data
recording protocols.
. Work closely with consultants/contract laboratories on special
projects.
. Directs department personnel and activities to insure employees follow
all Local, State and Federal Health and Safety rules and regulations
including EPA, FDA and OSHA.
. Perform monthly internal audit of bakery departments to ensure
compliance to Kraft policies and procedures.
dILLARD'S INC. - Lithonia, GA, May 2007-January 2012
One of the nations largest cosmetics, fashion apparel and home furnishings
retailers offering a broad selection of merchandise and feature products
from both national and exclusive brand sources with revenues exceeding $6.2
billion.
Loss Prevention Supervisor
. Accountable for daily operations of the Loss Prevention Department
including observations and monitoring of customers, security,
security cameras and fraudulent activities.
. Responsible for retention of evidence media, location of video files
for law enforcement and store management.
. Conduct inbound and outbound audits of store merchandise and freight
against bill of lading.
. Compile and review Productivity Analysis: Hours worked vs number of
apprehensions and dollars recovered.
WINCUP COMPANY - Stone Mountain, GA, January 2005-May 2007
One of the leading manufacturers and producers of disposable foam bowls,
cups, containers and lids for business markets such as consumer retail,
institutional, convenience stores, quick serve restaurants, and mass
merchandisers/club stores.
Manufacturing Supervisor
. 35% reduction in time loss due to injuries in 2006.
. 19% increase in manufacturing productivity in 2007.
. 15% increase in Manufacturing Productivity in 2006.
. Supervised and Directed 75 employees in injection molding in the
manufacturing of disposable cups, lids, containers and bowls.
. Coordinated the manufacturing processes needed to meet daily
production goals.
LEVITON MANUFACTURING - Atlanta, GA, March 2001-January 2005
The largest privately held manufacturer and production of electrical wiring
devises, data center connectivity apparatus, and lighting energy
management. Leviton Manufacturing has operations in over 85 countries and
across six continents.
Inbound and Outbound Supervisor
. Managed daily shipping and receiving operations for LTL, Small
Parcel and International shipments of electrical supplies.
. Directed and Supervised employees productivity, accuracy, attendance,
training and safety.
. Responsible for 75 employees in the Production of Inventory Order
selection scanning and loading of trailers to meet specific pull times
for shipment.
. Responsible for employee's annual appraisals, corrective actions and
interviews with potential candidates from temporary staffing
agencies.
Kabob's Inc. - Lake City, GA, February 1996-March 2001
Admired as the industry leader Specialist in hand crafted gourmet hors d'
oeuvres for high quality, innovation and customer centricity serving
thousands of foodservice institutions throughout United States, Canada and
the Caribbean.
Assistant Production Manager
. Managed 6 Floor Supervisors and 85 employees in the Manufacturing and
Production of high end food products for restaurants and the
hospitality industry.
. Interacted with on-site USDA Inspector to ensure HACCP and OSHA
compliance in all facets of Production and Operations.
. Provided leadership to Floor Supervisors while coordinating and
communication to Plant Manager for facility operations.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Training & Professional Education:
Certificate The Leadership Development Network Leadership Skills 2011
Total Quality Management Course
2012